In Memory of Betsy Speer
At this month's meeting, Dr. Holden read a resolution to be entered into the minutes honoring the life and career of CNP Director Betsy Speer who passed away suddenly on February 11.
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We are excited to announce that the Muscle Shoals High School Performing Arts program, under the direction of Mrs. Hannah Bradford, has been awarded a $20,000 grant through the Alabama Arts Initiative.
The Alabama State Department of Education offers $20,000 - $25,000 grants to public schools and community organizations in order to strengthen the development and implementation of a comprehensive arts education program in the schools. Grants may provide additional support to schools having a current plan designed to provide quality arts instruction. Schools must have the full support of staff, including teachers, administrators, specialists, and assistants, and be willing to participate in intensive arts professional development. Programs must show a concerted effort to include the participation of every student, staff member, and administrator. Community organizations must show evidence of planning in partnership with school personnel, designed to meet the needs of the school(s).
The Alabama State Department of Education offers $20,000 - $25,000 grants to public schools and community organizations in order to strengthen the development and implementation of a comprehensive arts education program in the schools. Grants may provide additional support to schools having a current plan designed to provide quality arts instruction. Schools must have the full support of staff, including teachers, administrators, specialists, and assistants, and be willing to participate in intensive arts professional development. Programs must show a concerted effort to include the participation of every student, staff member, and administrator. Community organizations must show evidence of planning in partnership with school personnel, designed to meet the needs of the school(s).
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Connor Reed Student of the Year | Clay Davis National Merit Finalist |
Connor Reed
Student of the Year
Clay Davis
National Merit Finalist
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Clay McGuire Bryant-Jordan Achievement Award Nominee, Region 7 | Sara Puckett 2,000 point club! | Lauren Vance U.S. Senate Youth Program |
Clay McGuire
Bryant-Jordan Achievement Award Nominee, Region 7
Sara Puckett
2,000 point club!
Lauren Vance
U.S. Senate Youth Program
The Muscle Shoals Middle School robotics program, under the direction of Mr. Dwight McGee, is set to receive a $1,330.00 grant to expand robotics education in the Muscle Shoals City Schools.
In an announcement, State Superintendent Eric G. Mackey says, "Your vision and enthusiasm is appreciated. I applaud your efforts to utilize robotics education as a means to engage students in their own learning."
In an announcement, State Superintendent Eric G. Mackey says, "Your vision and enthusiasm is appreciated. I applaud your efforts to utilize robotics education as a means to engage students in their own learning."
Congratulations, Dr. Pounders
There is a new doctor in the faMily. Dr. Wes Pounders, principal of Highland Park Elementary School, recently defended his dissertation on Teachers' sense of efficacy and National Board Certification, post-graduate degrees, teaching experience, and rurality.
Dr. Pounders' degree will be conferred by the University of West Alabama in Livingston.
Dr. Pounders' degree will be conferred by the University of West Alabama in Livingston.
Future Remote Days in March
Our school district employees have been fortunate enough to have the opportunity to receive the COVID-19 vaccine over the course of the week, Feb. 5-10. We appreciate all of the hard work and consistent effort of so many to secure the vaccine for our frontline education workers.
The challenge ahead is that all of the employees who took the vaccine will need the second dose four weeks from now. Additionally, side effects such as headache, fever, chills, body aches, and general fatigue are more common after the second dose. We have been advised by state health and education officials to prepare for the possibility of employees not feeling well on the day following the second dose.
As a result, all Muscle Shoals City Schools will transition to remote learning for three days in March – Tuesday, March 9th, Wednesday, March 10th, and Thursday, March 11th, 2021. This will allow our employees to receive the second dose and have time to recover from any side effects that may be experienced. Schools will be open for normal operations on Monday and Friday of that week. We share this plan with you now so that you have ample time to prepare.
One notable exception to this plan will be on March 9th when the 11th grade class takes the ACT at Muscle Shoals High School. This is a statewide assessment that must be given on March 9th .
Students and parents can expect communication from the school and individual teachers regarding expectations for remote learning during this period of time. Faculty and staff will be at school working and providing instruction from their classrooms as students learn from home. Parental support will be necessary to ensure that learning continues in the remote format.
Dr. Chad Holden
Superintendent
The challenge ahead is that all of the employees who took the vaccine will need the second dose four weeks from now. Additionally, side effects such as headache, fever, chills, body aches, and general fatigue are more common after the second dose. We have been advised by state health and education officials to prepare for the possibility of employees not feeling well on the day following the second dose.
As a result, all Muscle Shoals City Schools will transition to remote learning for three days in March – Tuesday, March 9th, Wednesday, March 10th, and Thursday, March 11th, 2021. This will allow our employees to receive the second dose and have time to recover from any side effects that may be experienced. Schools will be open for normal operations on Monday and Friday of that week. We share this plan with you now so that you have ample time to prepare.
One notable exception to this plan will be on March 9th when the 11th grade class takes the ACT at Muscle Shoals High School. This is a statewide assessment that must be given on March 9th .
Students and parents can expect communication from the school and individual teachers regarding expectations for remote learning during this period of time. Faculty and staff will be at school working and providing instruction from their classrooms as students learn from home. Parental support will be necessary to ensure that learning continues in the remote format.
Dr. Chad Holden
Superintendent
Dr. Chad Holden, Superintendent
